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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

Mr.. Clarence b. Burleigh, editor and
principal owner of the Kennebec Journal
was united in wedlock to Miss Quimby in
the presence of the immediate family
friends of the contracting parties, on
Thursday last at the residence of the
brides parents, at Sandwich, N. ii.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

President Pepper, of Colby University
has fully reganed his health and will re-
sumo his duties and teach his classes for
the winter term. DR.. Pepper and Mrs
Pepper was in Showhegan Wednesday
last to attend the obsequies of the Rev.
Charles Miller
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

E. b. Mallet, Esq, the man who has
done so much to boom Freeport recently,
is very III, and his friends are alarmed
The trouble is supposed to have been
brought on by overtaxing his brain, and
indigestion. He is a man to be greatly
nitind.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

a y
10 ,,at nc, arrant,enents
Abraham burbank NJ pi,ts0eld Mass
has h.1,,s.thnl several hundred thau.a0d
dollars for a free hospital
Maine Ice men ara nrenarin, for their
winters work The outlook indicates a
large cut TN, present season.
Carl Honikel and his five children were
burned in their dwelling at Wausau, Ms,
ard his wife was made insane.
Twelve thousand people attended meet
Ing AT Clasuevln cemetery. Dublin in mem
ory Of the Manchester martyrs Michael
haNitt "as one Of The speakers.
sayaro Cisanin, "A wealthy Italian re-
si3ing ia BROOKLYN. was shot AMI fatally
wounded IN the Italian quarter. inh Ter
was the motive, but none ~a' secure
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,.-.-,.
Tue ~ - i'.'''"'' has 'e''',
Rev. hr. Parker was pad sou Tor ms
euiosy on Nr' hee'her'
Mr.. Powierly says that the knights OF
Labor are growing IN strength
Bishop ClearY OF ontario taxes with INN
u Rome over 5000 for the pope
Indications point to the re election OF all
the old officers Of the national house.
St John saws he viii not be a candidate
for president on the Prohibition ticket
\ special meeting Of tho American Turn
congress is called for Cincinnati Dec II.
Ilfty persons have put in claims to the
cstat Of the late eNNice President Wheeler.
Tic Beaver lIue Of steamers will run boats
between Boston and IIyerpool during the
winter
Thomas Potter. an American amateur
atblets del in Paris from wounds received
in a duel
\ clo-e examination is making into tho
condition Of the Ninth Avenue bank of
New York.
H.. o,l.a,s nrincas bona IN rstnrn to
noyyor in France as the outcome of tho
present crisis
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grees below III MINNESOTA
The authors readings for the benefit OF
international copyright logan in New York.
James Russell Lowell presided.
There is n movement among Provinrials
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

There's method in that mans madness,
remarked the Superintendent of an In
sane Asylum of one of his patients.
chow does 1t show itself?' questioned
the visitor. why he always asks for q
bottle Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup-when
he has q cold" "Ah see"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

LONDON, Nov. 9.-Sullivan, the Ameri-
can pugilist boxed three rounds with Ash
ton before 5OU0 persons in the Westminster
aquarium last evening. Sullivan was en-
Enthusiastically applauded, and there were
frequent cries OF Fight Smith - Sullivan
says hs will arrange articles to day to fight
Mitchell within five days after final settle
meut. He says he will soon knock out
Mitchell
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

Editor Bracket of the Phillips Phono-
graph made the Reporter brief call
M onday evening last. He is putting in
steam to run his printing machinery.
This indicates prosperity which the Pho
nograph richly deserves.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

The Volumes of the BAZAAR begin with the
first Number for January Of each year. When
no time is mentioned, subscription, will begin
with the Number current at time of receipt Of
order.
Bound Volumes of HARpuR's BAzAR, for
three years back, IN neat cloth binding, will be
sent by mail, postage paid, or by express, free
of expense provided the freight does not exceed
one dollar per yolume,l for 500 per volume.
Cloth Cases for each volume, suitable for bind
ing, will be sent by mail postpaid, on receipt
of 81 90 each.
Remttances should be made by Post-Ofee
Money Order or Draft, to avoid chance of loss.
Newspapers are not 10 copy This advertisement
withom tie express or3cr II HARrER & Bros,
Address HARPER K BROTHERS, New
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

Gustavus Steward has been appointed
postmaster at North Arson, vice MARCEL
lus Steward resigned. This makes three
changes In three years at that Office.
Susan II. Dennis is appointed Acting
Postmaster at East New Portland, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

New YORK, Nov. "a call has been
issued for the Republican clubs Of the
United States to assemble in convention in
this city Dec. Is, to organize for national
campaign work
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

M. Grevy, on Sunday, formally infor-
med Nj Rouyier, of his resolution to re-
sign the presidency, and said that he
would send his message to the Senate
and Chamber of Deputies on Thursday
night
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30
Chairman Jone. Will Not Resign

PlTTsBrRG, Penn, Nov. %. = b. f.
Jones, chairman of the national Republican
executive committee, denies the report that
he contemplated resigning at the coming
meeting of the committee at Washington.
He will remain at the helm until successor
is named by the next national convention.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

Boston, Nov 29.-1he state has sued
the Troy & Boston railroad for $50, 600
back rental FOR the Troy & Greenfield rail
road 1t is understood that tho Fitchburg
railroad has the necessary amount set aside
for the payment of the states claim when
a decision shall be reached,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

The State College holds $1,000 in the
bonds of Hallowell Classical Institute
upon which it is trying to realize but as
the Institute is heavily in debt the pros
pect is not very hattering at present.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23-Information re-
ceived here from the most trustworthy
sources confirms the recent and reiterated
report that the Mitkiewicz- Barker Chinese
concessions have been Cancelled by. the Chi
nese government.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

President Cleveland recognizes the
power of Representative Randall, and
Speaker Carlisle in order to be reelected,
comedies to him the position accorded to
the leader of the party in the house.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

A Portland Press special gives the I'M
sold ice on the Kennebec as 80 900 tons,
on the Penobscot as 10000 tons, and on
the coast as 10000 tons. The. cut will
probably be large this winter
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

Mr.. Randall's plan Of revenue reduction
is to abolish tobacco and sugar duties.
Henry Klelnman was accidentally killed
at turkey shoot Mt Hoboken by Dr. Her
zog.
There is a society sensation in Newark
The best people have been duped by young
Englishman.
crazy passenger on a train in Utah
fatally stabbed passenger and was killed
by a brakeman.
Lyman G. Hinckley of Chelsea, VT, ex-
lieutenant governor OF the state, died sud
denly in Boston, while on a visit to his sis
ter, Mrs Charles j. Prescott
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30
The Lung Drouth Broken in Southern
IlIInoIs

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Nov. 25.-Dispstches
from various parts of southern Illinois re-
port the breaking OF the hvs months
drouth by copious rains. The rains are ex-
tinguishing the forest fires which have been
raging for several days past and doing a
great deal Of damage
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

Tile weather has been slightly cold here
for a few days but not nearly as cold AS in
many places west. 1t reached IS degrees
below at Waterloo, Ia, Monday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

Business in Bath is looking up. Ten
vessels aggregating 5000 tons are being
built, and the extensive iron works there
are rushed with business
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

BosToN, Nov. 23.-John Mckay of Hal
flax defeated Peter Conley Of Po. nd on
the Charles river late yesterday afternoon
by ten lengths in 2lm- l5s., over q three
mile course. with turn, for $500 side
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

The Governor and Council met at the
State House, Tuesday, and confirmed the
nominations made last week, including
the liquor constables at Bath and Bangor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

The REPORTER is for sale each week,
at Bixby & Bucks, George Cushings and
w. P. Goodwins 6 Cos, Skowhegan; at
Tea Store, South Norridgewock; L. II.
Evans, Fairfield.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30
THE CAUSE OF CANCER.

Discovery by German of the bacillus
Responsible for It.
BERLIN, Nov %. The kreuz Zeitung
says that Dr. Schroeder Scherling, in the
course of experiments 10 the clinical de
partment OF the charity hospital, discovered
a bacillus, the existence of whichhas long
been suspected to be the cause OF cancer
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

A run was made on Richmond savings
bank, Saturday last but the bank paid all
calls and the excitement among deposit
tors subsidized.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30
The New York Herald. Price Increased

NEW York, Nov. 29.-James Gordon
Bennett has cabled the managers Of The
Herald that its price be raised from to 8
cents copy. The change goee into effect
at once.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

BERLIN, Nov. 20. "A new treatment of
the crown princes ease is being tried. A
part of the regimen isths absolute exclusion
of sugar.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

Atlanta, Ga, after prolonged and bit
ter contest, defeated prohibition IN the
city by 1000 majority.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30
Geo. Arnold,
81 Water Street.
IL Wasn't That Kind.

"Mertilda, is YOU III hub with me 7"
&c way, sam JOhnSing, cusc isn't
"sho' 'Tilda, don't say dat, for my heart
burns"-
"Hold on Mister Jobnsing, ef you has the
heartburn, jest yO go and gil "A hoN er then
Woodbury's Dyspepsia Killers.
they Will cure 20 heartburn Immediately at
once. and if you suffer from waterbrdsh, sam,
they will cue that too"
But, 'Tida, it aint that kind"
Never 80 mind, sam; it must be indigestion
than makes you Look gIum, and the
d. X
will cue Dyspepsia and Indigestion quicker
and cleaner than you can rob a hen roost,
Mister JohnsiEg.--Good day.
Dooaittte & smith, "A and 26 fremont street.
Boston, will send II box OF Dr. Mark r. Wood
bury Dyspepsia Killers hy mail, tn any part Of
the L. s, ON receipt Of 50 ceuts, or trial box
for % cents.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

Jacob Sharp of New York has been
granted new trial.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

A Special Constable of Bangor says he is
going to enforce the prohibitory law
without fear or favor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

Three Good Secondhand Ranges,
Ttco Good Secondhand Cook
stores, Heaters. ETC., etc, Good
Nccond bdAd Wood furnaces at a
BargajR.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

Trains were blocked by snow in the
vicinity of Pueblo, Colorado, on the
Santa Fe road Saturday and Sunday
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

1t is stated that a reduction Of one
dollar per ton IS to be made in Anthracite
coal soon.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

Gladstone is coming to America next
summer. lie will receive royal wei
come.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

MoRRIsANIA, n. Y, Nov. 25-The great
trotting match between Rosalind Wilkes
and kenilworth over the Fleetwood track
took place yesterday, and was won by Rosa
lind Wilkes in straight heats in 2:214,
2:21A, 2:22. The mare won easily A
large amount OF money changed hands in
this race, but Kenilworth was clearly out
classed
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30

~ Don't Buy a Stove until you
have looked onr stock over, we can
suit you in Style and Quality and
Price.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30
pARkER,s BROKEN ENGAGEMENTS.
BeeChcr's Would-be Successor Has a
Failing Out With His Agent.

BROOKLYN, n Y, Nov. 26-Rcv. DR..
Parker and his agent, Maj Pond, are more
or less out with each other The doctor
has been breaking is engagements for De
cember, claiming that his strength has
failed, and the major does not consider
this profitable.
Boston, North Adams Lynn, Portland,
Norwich and Bridgeport arc among the
places where DR.. Parker was to have
spoken.
There is also row over the Beecher
eulogy. 1t was supposed that the money
received from the audience would go toward
the Beecher memorial, DR.. Parker giving
his services, but it now transpires that the
doctor was paid regular lecture rates, while
all the expenses were also taken Out of the
receipts leaving little for the memorial
fund
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-30
c. {. Count, March tenn, 1853

c {. Court, March tenn, 1883
ORpEBFp that the SOMERSET REPORTER, pub
lie newspaper printed at Skowhcgan, in the County
OF Somerset, be designated, appointed, and made
the County Paper in which hereafter al pubic ne
J.. II. WiHRi CLERK.
\ true copy Of order.
Attest l.. II. WEBH, Clerk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-02

speech should tell the great story Of
patriotism to that generation which has
come up from childhood TO manhood since
tho surrender at Richmond
Time should not deaden this annual net Of
remembrance, but rather should this in.
terest grow, because each year reveals
more and more the value Of the nation for
which the war was waged. The spectacle
OF a free people whose millions OF black
citizens arc now on the way toward indus.
try and education, the coming Of new
South, the Strengthening friendship be-
tween the States which were hostile for
two generations, the great unfolding OF
the new Territories into powerful COM
monwealths. the National pride at home
and the National honor abroad mako the
tombs of the dead heroes more significant
and sacred to-day than they were whom
their clods were fresh, unadorned by
grass or flowers. Out of these decaying
forms of sons, husbands, fathers, brothers,
are growing flowers grander than any
which girlhood wears upon the bosom.
Thence comes our National unity, thence
our perfect liberty, thence the continents
meas,ircless outlook.
1t is q sad thought that sn this greatness
was 70 spring up from tho bloody field
where noble men were dying. But the
fact Is as evident as tho sadness Is great.
Thus comes there battle-fi field eloQuenco
unlike any other form of public utteranoe,
more solemn, more tender, more pathetic.
1t is combination OF history, philosophy,
devotion, of patriotism and OF warm
tears, prose as sublime as poetry, an as
semblage Of fact that surpasses fiction.
Its details might excite the envy OF tho
painter and the dramatist II swoors up
ward from the first soldier who foil In
death: Arthur Ladd, April 10, 1851, TO that
last stsoldier-Abraham Lincoln, who poured
out his blood after peace, the dove, had
futtered her white wings in the joyful air.
Such an eloquence should return each
spring-time while tho Nation shall endure.
DAVID Ewrya
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-02

The dusky face looking off in the gather.
Ing twilight was picture OF melancholy.
"All gonc-the crowd-only a scattered few
remaincd-I ought not to have listened TO
the stranger who told me must pay, If
would go inside the monument did not
hear him surely-payl After these years
Of trial and waiting, after The longing
and the weary journey-paya Pay to look
at things his generous hand had touched
to see the pen that wrote our freedom
Pay to kueel at the masters tomb--impos-
siblei It's mistake-a cruel mistake Of
mine-dear old Joe-they wouldn't keep
! Us out-us poor folks-why, this is Abra-
ham Lincoln's country-oli fellowlf' He
lid not notice that / tip-toed away. I had a
big lump in any throat and couldn't find
my voice for minute when / met Thad
Collins coming down the drive IL his dog
cart. "Hello, Old man-been seeing
ghosts" he said, gayly, lump in, I'll take
! you home" Thad was a reckless harum-
scarum-one Of the gold spoon sort Of fel-
| lows-pockets full. Iup and told him the
whole story, that was hanging like a mill
/ stone on my spirits. At first he laughed,
made puns, as he always does-pretty soon
| though, he began to take hold of it--felt ia
his pockets. That's what l wanted-I had
explored mine for the past hour. unearth-
| ing q tooth-pick-siitto wash bill and one
| copper cent-this was business-like; touch
Thad Collins the right way, he was gener-
BUS TO fault. "Come on" hurried him
round the monument-saw nv protege go
that way. He was not there-we looked
up and down, all around, then at each
other. The moon had come up, and found
Us searching. "Thad," l said, hoarsely,
''he's gomez "Goner' I pointed toward
the grated door leading into the tomb. The
little box broken in its fall shone aiabaster
white in the moonlight Lying beside 1t,
Just inside the iron bars q cluster of half
faded orange blossoms
| ELIZABETH PAYNE,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-02
As TO The Best Families.

A London correspondent says
that in order TO check the rush OF
Americans who are anxious to make
their oheisance to royalty, hereafter
only members of 1.-THE best families"
will be presented at court.
This rule, if established, will give
rise to some interesting complications.
Who are 'the best families" in
America? Are they those who be-
have the best, or those who have the
best bank account Are the hest
thinkers eligible to make their salsams
to the Qaeen. or only the best pay
ers? Does the sacred circle include
those who have made their money
in such recent honanzas as telephone
stock, or Standard Oil certificates, or
the Cutton-Ol Trust, or must its
inc extend back to the cod-ishers,
pclt- huvers, ferrymen and pin-and,
needle dealers, the foundations OF
whose fortunes were laid at an earlier
daya To belong to "best family
viii a duly certified grandmother
answer, or shall a great great-grand.
mother be- required? Election to
Congress or other high office will
scar eel, serve as establishing the
claim, because that is done without
regard to family, and, besides, the
woods are full OF ex Off cials.
1t would be manifestIy unjust tc
place upon any diplomatic represent
ative the responsibility of deciding
which are the ''best families. II
the rule shall be established, Con
press will need to authorize an Amer
lean Book of Heraldry in which
hunkies and cads may register theil
names. supported by proper affidavits
to insure their eligibility to a wall
backward out OF the presence Of Eng
lish royalty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-02
She nidn'l KnoNy Him.

Mr. Jarrett related little story 10
me yesterday, for the truth Of which
he Is as ready as / am 10 vouch. Said
he:
II was walking through corridor
OF the capitol at Washington one day
with a member Of one Of the largest
wholesale hardware firms in New York
"a gentleman whose manner would
impress the most casual observer with
his higb-mindedness-- no camo
upon q lady whom | recognized as my
companions wife.
why, Kate said my friend, what
are YOU ioing here? When did you
Gomez
"1he lady looked in puzzled man
ner at him a moment and then said,
not ill-naturcdly: i don't know you,
SIR
MY friend looked more closely at
her and said: What do you meanF
II saw by my friends face that ho
had reached the same conclusion / had
that his wife had lost her reason.
"'kate, for Gods sake, don't. you
know me, your husband?'
AT this the lady drew back and
looked frightened. protesting that she
| never saw him before. | tried TO say
something proper TO the occasion, but
/ before / could do so my friend had
/ drawn photograph Of his wife from
/ his pocket and shown it 10 the lady,
saying: See, Kate, ] am your husband;
4 see this?
"'Where did you get that, sirT said
the lady Indignantly.
II never was so brfuddlcd In my
! life. / wondered IL ! could possibly
/ be dreaming all this. The lady was
now thoroughly frightened and trying
TO get away, while my friend waScven
more frightened. and was trying to
de.ain her. IL looked as II we were
! going 10 make a scene; so ! drew my
I friend apart aud advised him 10 let her
/ 90 until she reached some more retired
1 spot. We followed her, and soon saw
/ her point us out to an officer Of the
senate, whom ] knew very well. Tho
officer approached and Indignantly
asked what we meant by our conduct.
An explanation followed, and il turned
out that the lady WAS the wife OF q
very important gentleman in Wasis.
ington.
''Of course the most abjcct apologies
followed, and then came my friends
wife from New York 10 verify his
story. The two families became very
intimate, but to this day neither hus-
band is sure when he meets one Of tho
ladies anywhere except at homo
whether she is his wife or not =